Flexible Table Block

83 Quality Score

Active Installs

21/30

At 40,000 active installs the plugin has a modest but respectable footprint, scoring 69 out of 30 on the popularity metric which suggests solid niche adoption rather than mainstream reach.

Update Freshness

25/25

With a last update on 2026-06-22 and full marks here, the plugin is being actively maintained and shows no signs of abandonment.

User Rating

15/15

A 98 out of 100 rating from 33 reviews is excellent, though the small sample size means it is a strong signal rather than a fully proven one.

Support Health

8/15

Two open support threads with zero resolved gives a support health score of 50, which is a real weakness and worth flagging for anyone who may need help.

WP Compatibility

15/15

Full marks for compatibility, tested with WordPress 7.0 and requiring PHP 8.0 and WordPress 6.9, so it is up to date with the latest platform requirements.

Scores higher than 90% of indexed plugins

About

Flexible Table Block is a custom block plugin for the WordPress block editor that allows you to create tables in any configuration.

Active Installs 40k+

Rating ★★★★½ 4.9/5

Last Updated 2026-07-26 11:06am GMT

Requires WordPress 7.0+

Tested Up To 7.1

Requires PHP 8.0+

✓ No known vulnerabilities

What It Does

Flexible Table Block adds a custom Gutenberg block that lets you build tables with any layout you need inside the WordPress block editor. You can add, remove, and reorder rows and columns on the fly, then style the table directly in the editor without shortcodes or custom HTML. It is focused on doing one job, table creation, and it stays out of the way of the rest of your editing workflow.

Who It's For

This plugin fits site owners who publish data-heavy content such as menus, pricing grids, schedules, or comparison tables and want to build those tables natively in Gutenberg rather than typing HTML or relying on a heavyweight page builder. It is especially useful for smaller sites that do not need the full table management features of something like TablePress but still want full control over rows and columns.

Who Should Skip It

If you need advanced table features like CSV import/export, search and sort front-end controls, responsive data tables, or calculation formulas, you will outgrow this plugin quickly and should look at TablePress instead. Sites already running Kadence Blocks or Spectra may find the table block bundled there sufficient and have no reason to add another plugin.

The Bottom Line

Flexible Table Block is a focused, well-maintained Gutenberg table plugin that delivers exactly what its name promises without bloat, earning an overall quality score of 82.81 out of 100. The main caveat is thin support history and a small install base, so users who expect responsive developer help or advanced table features should weigh TablePress instead. For straightforward in-editor tables on modern WordPress sites, it is a solid pick.

Pick Spectra if you want a broad block library that includes a table block alongside dozens of other design elements for full page building.

TablePress – Tables in WordPress made easy 95/100

Pick TablePress if you need serious table features like CSV import, sort and search widgets, and the ability to manage hundreds of tables from a single admin screen.

Kadence Blocks 89/100

Pick Kadence Blocks if you already use or want its broader design toolkit and only need a basic table block on the side.

Starter Templates 89/100

Pick Starter Templates if your main need is ready-made page designs that already include pre-built tables, rather than a dedicated table editor.

Classic Widgets 89/100

Classic Widgets is not a direct competitor and is only listed as a category alternative, so do not choose it for table creation.